The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticized the government for failing to declare a national day of mourning for Ghanaian traders killed in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso.
The MP described the government’s approach as “highly insensitive” and said the country has shown less concern for the victims.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, February 20, 2026, the MP noted that all national institutions, including Parliament, failed to pay tribute to the victims in a befitting manner.
He expressed frustration that statements on the floor could have been made in a more solemn manner, adding that MPs are in office because of the sacrifices of such individuals.
The government had confirmed that a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders was targeted in a terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso, resulting in the deaths of eight people.
The MP called on Parliament to set up a committee of enquiry to get details of the attack for future decisions.
“They mourned with us when the House lost its members, and so was expecting the House will reciprocate the gesture,” he said.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com
